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YorkieRose · 08-03-2005, 04:03 AM

The south Florida pet shop I mentioned in another thread was 'Dixie Pets' in Broward Co. They had a news story about it last night.
The pups are sick and dying from Parvo. The owner blamed the South American breeders she buys her pups from...and said she had a new supplier. They showed several dead and dying Yorkies. Owners had taken photo's for small claims court.
What they failed to mention is parvo can not be rid so easily in the environment. Most vets recommend waiting several months before bringing in a new pup where parvo has been a problem.

One woman bought 3 pups before she decided Dixie Pets might not be the place to buy a pet!!! Duh!! All 3 Yorkies died right after getting them.

Tauni · 08-03-2005, 04:08 AM

I don't know how any person could stand by and watch puppy after puppy die. In some people I think money takes over and that is all they care about. How sad!!!

HeatherHamptons · 08-03-2005, 04:12 AM

That males me so upset!!!

THe greed that these people have is beyond me.

It makes me ashamed of the human race..

red98vett · 08-03-2005, 04:20 AM

Unfortunately this is common in Pet Stores - many many puppies are bought already sick with disease... or the trip in the truck just about kills them... by the time they reach the Pet Stores - they are VERY stressed - and get POOR medical treatment if any - it's a terrible business.

centralnewyorki · 08-03-2005, 05:25 AM

After hearing this story I'm reminded of the saying: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I think in this case, an appropriate ending would be: Fool me three times, I'm a moron.

That's lovely that she's bringing a new batch of dogs into a parvo-ridden store. Good thinking.

YorkieRose · 08-03-2005, 06:23 AM

This shop aevertizes every week in the paper..the ad never changes...Best in Town, 3 pound sire and 4 pound dam, week after week...that is alot of pups for one set of parents! LOL
There is a pizza place next to Puppy Palace. I have been to the pizza place
three times since I moved to Florida..I am not exaggerating, the pet shop is always full of people. You have to stand at the door and wait for a few to leave so you can go in...or you stand shoulder to shoulder and can barely wealk. People are buying as fast as they can get these pups in.
They charge a fee for the micro chip, shots, worming and vet check that has been given before the purchase. So the first price you see look failry reasonable.

JCarlson2004 · 08-03-2005, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

After hearing this story I'm reminded of the saying: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I think in this case, an appropriate ending would be: Fool me three times, I'm a moron.

I agree - what IDIOT would purchase THREE dogs from the same place after one by one they all died?? It doesn't make any sense!

Passionfruition · 08-03-2005, 09:00 AM

GEEZ! Well at least the news is covering it! I wish they'd just get shut down!!!!

Babbie · 08-03-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

The south Florida pet shop I mentioned in another thread was 'Dixie Pets' in Broward Co. They had a news story about it last night.
The pups are sick and dying from Parvo. The owner blamed the South American breeders she buys her pups from...and said she had a new supplier. They showed several dead and dying Yorkies. Owners had taken photo's for small claims court.
What they failed to mention is parvo can not be rid so easily in the environment. Most vets recommend waiting several months before bringing in a new pup where parvo has been a problem.

One woman bought 3 pups before she decided Dixie Pets might not be the place to buy a pet!!! Duh!! All 3 Yorkies died right after getting them.

I saw it a long time ago, i guess the first time it was on the news. That lady so full of it...puppies that young would never be brought here (at least not legally) They sell puppy mill puppies...

A lot of vets recomend to wait even "years" before bringing a new pet into the enviroment where a sick dog has been. The virus is very good at surviving...just imagine really young pups without shots?

And about that lady...sad part is, there is a looot of clueless people out there, hopefully little by little we can make a difference and alert others.

Amanda86 · 03-23-2006, 05:43 PM

Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before buying a yorkie. I bought one from this lady at her home (since her pet store is now closed) Suprise suprise the puppy died within 6 days of buying her from parvo and this was only a week ago I bought her March 4 2006 and she died March 9th DO NOT BUY FROM THIS BREEDER HER NAME IS JULIE SOUTULLE AND ADVERTISES IN THE MIAMI HERALD AND SUN SENTINEL

livingdustmops · 03-23-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieRose

One woman bought 3 pups before she decided Dixie Pets might not be the place to buy a pet!!! Duh!! All 3 Yorkies died right after getting them.

A Fool and their Money is soon parted

but why did so many little ones has to suffer.

Cookie2 · 03-23-2006, 05:56 PM

I remember calling Dixie Pups when I was looking for another Yorkie but I kept getting the run around as to why I couldnt see the puppies that week. I thought this was a home though ??

Genie

Amanda86 · 03-23-2006, 06:20 PM

There is a store called Dixie Pups from what I understand they sell only supplies and stuff she sells the dogs out of her home. DO NOT BUY A DOG FROM HER!

prettypuppypink · 03-23-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Amanda86

Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before buying a yorkie. I bought one from this lady at her home (since her pet store is now closed) Suprise suprise the puppy died within 6 days of buying her from parvo and this was only a week ago I bought her March 4 2006 and she died March 9th DO NOT BUY FROM THIS BREEDER HER NAME IS JULIE SOUTULLE AND ADVERTISES IN THE MIAMI HERALD AND SUN SENTINEL

I'm so sorry for you loss. I hope in time you will heal and get another Yorkie.
There are so many great breeders on YT that would help you. YorkieRose lives in Fl. now and is a great breeder and person. She is just one of many.
I'm sorry that you didn't find YT earlier. I commend you for sharing your awful experience and warning all about this broker.
Jessica

Princessyorkies · 03-23-2006, 06:34 PM

What is wrong with people now a days??? Why in the world are they like this? I feel so bad for the pups most of all and for the people who buy these not knowing they are sick.

08-03-2005, 04:03 AM	#1
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	Florida Pet Shop on news The south Florida pet shop I mentioned in another thread was 'Dixie Pets' in Broward Co. They had a news story about it last night. The pups are sick and dying from Parvo. The owner blamed the South American breeders she buys her pups from...and said she had a new supplier. They showed several dead and dying Yorkies. Owners had taken photo's for small claims court. What they failed to mention is parvo can not be rid so easily in the environment. Most vets recommend waiting several months before bringing in a new pup where parvo has been a problem. One woman bought 3 pups before she decided Dixie Pets might not be the place to buy a pet!!! Duh!! All 3 Yorkies died right after getting them. Last edited by YorkieRose; 08-03-2005 at 04:07 AM.

08-03-2005, 04:12 AM	#3
HeatherHamptons Got Yorkie? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 923	That males me so upset!!! THe greed that these people have is beyond me. It makes me ashamed of the human race.. __________________ R.I.P sweet Prince.. You are dearly missed. My heart breaks thinking of you, but i know you're in a peaceful place. We love you sooooo much sweet boy

08-03-2005, 04:20 AM	#4
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08-03-2005, 05:25 AM	#5
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	After hearing this story I'm reminded of the saying: Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. I think in this case, an appropriate ending would be: Fool me three times, I'm a moron. That's lovely that she's bringing a new batch of dogs into a parvo-ridden store. Good thinking. __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

08-03-2005, 09:00 AM	#8
Passionfruition Proud of my Sully! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: beautiful CHARLESTON, S.C. Posts: 5,454	GEEZ! Well at least the news is covering it! I wish they'd just get shut down!!!! __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - I love my Sully (the Wonderdog!)

08-03-2005, 04:08 AM	#2
Tauni Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 82	I don't know how any person could stand by and watch puppy after puppy die. In some people I think money takes over and that is all they care about. How sad!!!

08-03-2005, 06:23 AM	#6
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	This shop aevertizes every week in the paper..the ad never changes...Best in Town, 3 pound sire and 4 pound dam, week after week...that is alot of pups for one set of parents! LOL There is a pizza place next to Puppy Palace. I have been to the pizza place three times since I moved to Florida..I am not exaggerating, the pet shop is always full of people. You have to stand at the door and wait for a few to leave so you can go in...or you stand shoulder to shoulder and can barely wealk. People are buying as fast as they can get these pups in. They charge a fee for the micro chip, shots, worming and vet check that has been given before the purchase. So the first price you see look failry reasonable.

03-23-2006, 05:43 PM	#10
Amanda86 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Florida/ Tallahassee Posts: 31	Unfortunately I didn't do enough research before buying a yorkie. I bought one from this lady at her home (since her pet store is now closed) Suprise suprise the puppy died within 6 days of buying her from parvo and this was only a week ago I bought her March 4 2006 and she died March 9th DO NOT BUY FROM THIS BREEDER HER NAME IS JULIE SOUTULLE AND ADVERTISES IN THE MIAMI HERALD AND SUN SENTINEL

03-23-2006, 05:56 PM	#12
Cookie2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,568	I remember calling Dixie Pups when I was looking for another Yorkie but I kept getting the run around as to why I couldnt see the puppies that week. I thought this was a home though ?? Genie

03-23-2006, 06:20 PM	#13
Amanda86 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Florida/ Tallahassee Posts: 31	There is a store called Dixie Pups from what I understand they sell only supplies and stuff she sells the dogs out of her home. DO NOT BUY A DOG FROM HER!

03-23-2006, 06:34 PM	#15
Princessyorkies Owned by my Furbabies Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,482	What is wrong with people now a days??? Why in the world are they like this? I feel so bad for the pups most of all and for the people who buy these not knowing they are sick.